in effect

Adjective

• exerting force or influence
  • the law is effective immediately
    
  • a warranty good for two years
    
  • the law is already in effect (or in force)
    

Adverb

• in actuality or reality or fact
  • she is effectively his wife
    
  • in effect, they had no choice
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  effective , good , in effect(p) , in force(p) , effectively